The experienced Ireland scrum-half will be one of the first names on Andy Farrell's team sheet for the British & Irish Lions' three-Test series against the Wallabies this summer. If Gibson-Park was absent the result may well have fallen in Wales' favour, such was his influence on the game.

Ireland condemned Wales to a record-extending 15th straight rugby loss after overcoming a 20-minute red card to rally for a 27-18 win and stay on course for an unprecedented third straight Six Nations title on Saturday.

Rugby Union fans have been slamming the 'stupid' new red card rule after Ireland's Garry Ringrose was sent off against Wales. With the visitors leading 10-3 after 34 minutes, the centre was penalised after making head contact with opposite number Ben Thomas as he charged in for a tackle.